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Is Ubisoft Connect running games in 32-bit instead of 64-bit? That's ok! A computer using a 64-bit version can easily run both 32-bit and 64-bit applications, so you really don't need to worry about your game not launching in 64-bit. However, if you are running into issues running the 32-bit version of the software, try running it in compatibility mode, which is covered in this article. Read on to learn more about compatibility issues with Windows 10-11 games and running 32- vs 64-bit games.
Smoothly Run Games with Ubisoft Connect: 32- vs 64-Bit
If your computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows, it can still play 32-bit games as well as 64-bit games. Your game will run in 32- or 64-bit; whichever it is developed as. If you're running into issues like crashing, run your game in compatibility mode.
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Running Older Ubisoft Games on Windows 10 & 11
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Right-click a game's icon or file and select Properties . You can right-click the game icon on your desktop or the .exe file in File Explorer. "Properties" opens a new window.
- Use this method if you're running into issues playing your game. Compatibility mode should get rid of crashes and help the game run better if you have a newer operating system than the game was designed for.
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Click the Compatibility tab. If you don't see this tab, the game was created and released with the current operating system and won't work for older versions.Advertisement
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Click the box next to "Run this program…" to check it. Find this checkbox under the "Compatibility mode" header. Once this box is checked, the drop-down will be interactive.
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Select an operating system. Use the drop-down to select the OS that you have and need the game to run on.
- If you are trying to run a game originally developed for Windows XP or older, check the box next to "Disable fullscreen optimizations."
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Click Apply and run the game. Click Ok to close the "Properties" menu when you're sure the game will run.
- Adding a compatibility mode is a permanent change, so the game will always run for the operating system that you selected.
- However, you can easily disable compatibility mode by returning to the Compatibility tab and unchecking the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for…" [1] X Research source
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- ↑ https://ubisoft.com/en-ca/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/running-older-ubisoft-games-on-windows-10-and-windows-11/000063445
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/304390/discussions/1/3470612993462817928/
- ↑ https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/disabling-the-ubisoft-connect-pc-overlay/000064954
